WEDNESDAY 15th MAY 2024
Cape Town is well-known for a few things, not least of all its wine.
Who could come here and not explore its most well-known wine region, around Stellenbosch, about 50km north-east of Cape Town?
Quite a few people had recommended the Hop-On Hop-off Wine Tram as a fun way to see the see the vineyards and so we booked four tickets earlier this week, choosing the 10:45am departure from Groot Drakenstein Terminal in the Franschhoek valley. (about A$25pp)
We had time for a quick stop off for breakfast – whilst not the best I’ve ever had, I think my eggs shakshuka was still a better option IMO then Dave’s scones or Will and Emma’s pepper beef pies!
I’m running out of time to go into all the detail, but needless to say we all enjoyed the day, hopping on and off trams and buses to experience a number of the region’s wineries. The highlight for me was a nibbles platter to accompany the seven-wine tasting at Babylonstoren wines, where everything on the plate was produced on the farm!
Thanks to Dave who was designated driver and got us back to the apartment safely, via a quick shop at a very large mall in Canal Walk.
Dinner… fabulous Uber Eats delivered wood-fired Diablo Pizza, Tagliatelle Ragu and Burrata with fresh tomato. Whoops, no pictures 😉